Jason SaulNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Jason Saul is New Orleans Public Radio's Director of Digital Services and a member of the station's management and development team. Jason helps create, plan and fund complex multiplatform editorial and organizational projects in a high-growth environment serving a substantial audience throughout Greater New Orleans — and beyond. A journalist and a technologist, Jason helps guide a growing editorial team through multimedia training opportunities, support and coaching sessions, and through active involvement in the distribution of New Orleans Public Radio's work on emergent platforms including podcasts, smartphone apps and social media. He interacts with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in the promotion of projects, to engender goodwill and community involvement, and to develop financial resources and station champions. Jason has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Urban Studies and Planning — with concentrations in hazard policy analysis and in public culture — from theNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Jason SaulSat, 10 Dec 2016 03:22:13 +0000Jason Saulhttp://wwno.org
Jason SaulFloodwaters that have swamped at least 40,000 homes throughout south Louisiana have begun to recede, and people are returning to assess the devastation. But returning to your home can be a dangerous, disgusting, heart-rending experience. Catherine Crowell, Director of Rebuilding Together New Orleans , has these tips on how to prepare for assessing, gutting and repairing your home after a flood disaster.As The Floodwaters Subside, Rebuilding Begins. How To Prepare Before Returning Homehttp://wwno.org/post/floodwaters-subside-rebuilding-begins-how-prepare-returning-home
105633 as http://wwno.orgWed, 17 Aug 2016 20:11:13 +0000As The Floodwaters Subside, Rebuilding Begins. How To Prepare Before Returning HomeJason Saul This story is being continuously updated. Protests continued in Baton Rouge Sunday evening, six days after the shooting death of Alton Sterling by a Baton Rouge police officer. Large crowds of protestors collected in several different areas of the city, met by police in riot gear. At least 50 people were arrested. With reporting from Baton Rouge by Jesse Hardman, Tegan Wendland and Bryan Tarnowski.Baton Rouge Convulsed By Another Night Of Protests, Scores Arrestedhttp://wwno.org/post/baton-rouge-convulsed-another-night-protests-scores-arrested
103613 as http://wwno.orgMon, 11 Jul 2016 14:17:33 +0000Baton Rouge Convulsed By Another Night Of Protests, Scores ArrestedJason SaulThe Louisiana gubernatorial runoff will be held this Saturday, Nov. 20, with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. In addition to the tight race for governor, candidates are vying for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and scores of local propositions and other races statewide , according to Secretary of State Tom Schedler’s office . Click here for GeauxVote, where you can find polling place information and sample ballots , and where you can monitor election results in real time. Click here to download the GeauxVote iPhone app Click here to download the GeauxVote Android app Citizens wishing to vote must bring a recognized photo identification with them to the polls, such as a La. driver's license, a state Special I.D. card, or a passport. Voters without I.D. will still be allowed to vote, but must fill out an affidavit. Each voter is allowed 3 minutes to cast a ballot, and voters in line when the polls close at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. The Election ProtectionLa. Election Day is Saturday, Nov. 21. Click here for info on polling places and morehttp://wwno.org/post/la-election-day-saturday-nov-21-click-here-info-polling-places-and-more
89826 as http://wwno.orgFri, 20 Nov 2015 21:00:03 +0000La. Election Day is Saturday, Nov. 21. Click here for info on polling places and moreJason Saul89.9 WWNO — New Orleans Public Radio is launching an experimental new community-embedded reporting series, focused on the Louisiana criminal justice system. The station was one of 15 organizations chosen from over 200 entrants in a nationwide competition to incubate storytelling experiments and expand public media to more Americans.New Documentary Series From New Orleans Public Radio Will Explore Incarceration In Louisianahttp://wwno.org/post/new-documentary-series-new-orleans-public-radio-will-explore-incarceration-louisiana
90347 as http://wwno.orgMon, 02 Nov 2015 17:57:08 +0000New Documentary Series From New Orleans Public Radio Will Explore Incarceration In LouisianaJason SaulThis story has been updated. Peter Fos, the President of the University of New Orleans, has announced he will retire at the end of January 2016. Fos took the helm of the troubled public university in 2012, and had struggled to reduce the expenses of the New Orleans outpost of the University of Louisiana System during an era of declining enrollments and drastic reductions in state funding. “Serving as the president of my alma mater has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream,” Fos was quoted as saying in a University press release. “The University of New Orleans is incredibly special to me, and I have worked tirelessly to make it a better place for our students, faculty and staff.” Fos is the sixth head of the University of New Orleans. Campus presidents were referred to as chancellors during the university’s association with the Louisiana State University system. “I believe that I have contributed all that I can, and it is because I care so much for the institution that I can say itUniversity Of New Orleans President To Step Down; 'No Institution Has Faced More Challenges'http://wwno.org/post/university-new-orleans-president-step-down-no-institution-has-faced-more-challenges
86851 as http://wwno.orgMon, 31 Aug 2015 19:37:58 +0000University Of New Orleans President To Step Down; 'No Institution Has Faced More Challenges'Jason SaulHurricane Rita came ashore just three weeks after Hurricane Katrina, killing seven people directly and over a hundred more in the evacuation and in the storm's aftermath. Ten years later, many residents of southwest Louisiana are feeling forgotten as the international media spotlight stays focused on New Orleans.'Overlooked And Forgotten' But Resolute, 10 Years After Hurricane Ritahttp://wwno.org/post/overlooked-and-forgotten-resolute-10-years-after-hurricane-rita
86670 as http://wwno.orgFri, 28 Aug 2015 16:51:43 +0000'Overlooked And Forgotten' But Resolute, 10 Years After Hurricane RitaJason SaulUPDATE: Internet service has been restored to the WWNO studios, and all web streams should be back to normal operation. Reach out to comments@wwno.org if you are having an issue. A denial of service attack directed at the Louisiana state Internet network has completely shut down the University of New Orleans' connection to the wider Internet. WWNO web streams are not functioning, nor are we able to make rapid updates to our website or social media accounts. We are working with University and external engineers to regain full functionality as quickly as possible. Traditional WWNO terrestrial radio broadcasts on 89.9 FM and 90.5 FM are unaffected. Call 504-280-7000 with your questions! We will provide updates as they become available.Internet Outage Affecting Station Web Streamshttp://wwno.org/post/internet-outage-affecting-station-web-streams
86629 as http://wwno.orgThu, 27 Aug 2015 16:43:02 +0000Internet Outage Affecting Station Web StreamsEve Troeh, Kate Richardson This week on Katrina: The Debris, we're exploring the actual debris — the stuff left behind when the winds died down and the floodwaters receded. Katrina changed our relationship with that "stuff" — the tangible things that make up our modern lives. Some things became much more important, while so much else became just trash to be left on the curb for pickup.Katrina: The Debris // The Debrishttp://wwno.org/post/katrina-debris-debris
85615 as http://wwno.orgMon, 10 Aug 2015 11:45:00 +0000Katrina: The Debris // The DebrisJason SaulThe Eastbank of Orleans Parish is under a boil water advisory due to disruptions in power to city water pumping stations, according to statements from the Mayor’s Office and the Sewerage and Water Board. A boil water advisory means residents in the affected area — the whole of the City of New Orleans on the east bank of the Mississippi River using the city water supply — should refrain from drinking tap water, making ice, brushing teeth or showering, or preparing or rinsing food until the water has been disinfected.Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Eastbank Of Orleans Parishhttp://wwno.org/post/boil-water-advisory-effect-eastbank-orleans-parish
84740 as http://wwno.orgFri, 24 Jul 2015 16:17:44 +0000Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Eastbank Of Orleans ParishJason SaulNew Orleans Police Department detectives are hunting a serial tire thief in Algiers. In a surveillance video posted to one of the department’s YouTube channels, the suspect pulls up to 3504 Kabel Drive in what they believe to be an older model Geo Tracker. He maneuvers behind a parked Jeep Wrangler, steals the rear-mounted spare, and is on his way out of the parking lot in under one minute. NOPD’s Fourth District Investigators can be reached at 504-658-6040.New Orleans Police Department detectives hunting a serial tire thiefhttp://wwno.org/post/new-orleans-police-department-detectives-hunting-serial-tire-thief
80824 as http://wwno.orgWed, 20 May 2015 02:15:20 +0000New Orleans Police Department detectives hunting a serial tire thiefJason SaulVIDEO: #Saints select @AndrusPeat with the 13th pick of the 2015 NFL Draft #SaintsDraft pic.twitter.com/PsVQANwAil — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 1, 2015 The first round of the NFL draft was last night, and the New Orleans Saints had two picks. The Saints’ first choice, the 13th overall, was Andrus Peat, an offensive tackle out of Stanford. Peat’s job will be to help the run game and to protect Drew Brees, who came under a lot of pressure last season. He will join new center Max Unger, who came from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for Jimmy Graham and a fourth-round choice — and the 31st pick this year. The Saints used that pick to bolster their defense, selecting Clemson linebacker Stephone Anthony. The Saints still have seven selections remaining. The draft goes through this Saturday.New Orleans Saints Make Pickups On Offense And Defense In First Round Of 2015 NFL Drafthttp://wwno.org/post/new-orleans-saints-make-pickups-offense-and-defense-first-round-2015-nfl-draft
79813 as http://wwno.orgFri, 01 May 2015 05:33:55 +0000New Orleans Saints Make Pickups On Offense And Defense In First Round Of 2015 NFL DraftJason SaulThe following is a transcript of the press conference provided by Saints media relations staff. New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis discussed the team's preparations for the NFL Draft, which begins this Thursday. Media questions are in bold . When a player has an incident close to the draft, how do you all view that, as opposed to it happening a month ago where you would have a chance to bring him in and talk to him about it? Is it a thing where you all already have your information on him and it’s not that big of a deal, or is it a bigger deal because of the timing? “I think, without referencing any specific player, that with anything that happens closer to the draft you get a little more alarmed, because you’re concerned a little bit more about judgment as much as the incident itself. The problem is that you don’t have enough time to dig into it and get all of the information that you would have if it had happened a month ago or two months ago.Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis Talks With Reporters Before The NFL Drafthttp://wwno.org/post/saints-general-manager-mickey-loomis-talks-reporters-nfl-draft
79723 as http://wwno.orgThu, 30 Apr 2015 02:37:54 +0000Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis Talks With Reporters Before The NFL DraftJason SaulThe 2014-15 New Orleans Pelicans extended season ended on Saturday night. Not with a bang, nor a whimper, but with a splash. The Splash Brothers, that is. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson — the Golden State Warriors’ backcourt beasts — combined for 64 points in a 109-98 drubbing of the Pelicans here in New Orleans, taking the first round playoff series in four games. New Orleans, true to their performance all season, refused to give up, outscoring the visitors 31-21 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Golden State squad that many have pegged to win it all this year. “You see what that team is fully healthy, and they were really, really tough,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr during his postgame press conference. “We were fortunate to sweep.” The Pelicans struggled with injuries and inconsistent play all season. Guard Jrue Holiday sat out a total of 42 games with a stress reaction to his lower right leg. Shooting guard Eric Gordon missed 21 games with a leftThe Pelicans made a valiant effort, but couldn’t hold off red-hot Golden Statehttp://wwno.org/post/pelicans-made-valiant-effort-couldn-t-hold-red-hot-golden-state
79509 as http://wwno.orgSun, 26 Apr 2015 04:49:46 +0000The Pelicans made a valiant effort, but couldn’t hold off red-hot Golden StateJason SaulThe New Orleans Saints have released their 2015 preseason and regular season schedules. Home games are in bold . Preseason: Thursday, Aug. 13 AWAY Baltimore Ravens 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 HOME New England Patriots 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 HOME Houston Texans 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 AWAY Green Bay Packers 6:00 p.m. Regular Season: Sunday, Sept. 13 AWAY Arizona Cardinals 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 HOME Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 AWAY Carolina Panthers 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 HOME Dallas Cowboys 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 AWAY Philadelphia Eagles 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 HOME Atlanta Falcons 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 AWAY Indianapolis Colts 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 HOME New York Giants 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 HOME Tennessee Titans 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 AWAY Washington Redskins 12:00 p.m. BYE WEEK Sunday, Nov. 29 AWAY Houston Texans 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 HOME Carolina Panthers 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 AWAY Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00 p.m.New Orleans Saints 2015 Schedulehttp://wwno.org/post/new-orleans-saints-2015-schedule
79461 as http://wwno.orgFri, 24 Apr 2015 20:28:27 +0000New Orleans Saints 2015 ScheduleJason SaulThe New Orleans Pelicans are on the verge of being eliminated from the NBA playoffs. The Pelicans have yet to win a game in their postseason matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Last night the Pelicans lost 123-119 at home in the Smoothie King Center. It was the Pelicans first home playoff game since 2011, when the then-Hornets lost in six games to the L.A. Lakers. New Orleans led by 20 points entering the fourth quarter, but Golden State rallied, sending the game to overtime on a dramatic Stephen Curry 3-point shot with 2 seconds remaining in regulation. The teams will face each other on Saturday night here in New Orleans. No NBA team has ever rallied down three games to none to win a best-of-seven series.Pelicans Blow 20-Point Lead In Loss To Golden Statehttp://wwno.org/post/pelicans-blow-20-point-lead-loss-golden-state
79419 as http://wwno.orgFri, 24 Apr 2015 07:03:13 +0000Pelicans Blow 20-Point Lead In Loss To Golden StateJason SaulThe New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in front of a sold out crowd in the Smoothie King Center, and are headed to the playoffs. It’s been a rollercoaster year for the New Orleans Pelicans. The young team struggled with injuries and inconsistent play over a grueling 82-game regular season. The Pelicans needed every one of those games. They were locked in a neck-and-neck struggle with the Oklahoma City Thunder. But now, for the first time since 2011, they are in the playoffs. Superstar power forward Anthony Davis: “I’m just proud of these guys, proud of our coaching staff. We’ve been through adversity all year and we made it — made the playoffs, reached our goal — but we know it’s not over. We’ve got to go to Golden State and play a tough Golden State team.” That Golden State Warriors team ended the regular season with the best record in the league. The Pelicans will face them in a best-of-seven series. The first game is this Saturday afternoon in OaklandNew Orleans Pelicans Headed To Playoffs For First Time Since 2011http://wwno.org/post/new-orleans-pelicans-headed-playoffs-first-time-2011
79022 as http://wwno.orgThu, 16 Apr 2015 16:59:24 +0000New Orleans Pelicans Headed To Playoffs For First Time Since 2011Jason SaulThe New Orleans Pelicans, clinging to the final Western Conference playoff berth, knocked down the Phoenix Suns Friday night in a 90-75 win at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans (43-36) remains in a neck-and-neck race with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff slot. The teams have identical win-loss records (the Thunder beat the woeful Sacramento Kings on Friday night), but New Orleans took the season series over OKC three games to one, giving the Pels the tiebreaker. Friday night’s game started off sluggishly for the Pelicans, who still seemed hungover after their win over the league-leading Golden State Warriors Tuesday night. On Wednesday the Pelicans traveled to Memphis and were handed their worst loss of the season. Resident superstar Anthony Davis, who scored 13 points in the first quarter, was on the receiving end of a Earl Barron hard elbow at the start of the second. Davis took the elbow to his throat and immediately walked off thePelicans Come Away With Convincing 90-75 Win Over Visiting Phoenix Sunshttp://wwno.org/post/pelicans-come-away-convincing-90-75-win-over-visiting-phoenix-suns
78761 as http://wwno.orgSat, 11 Apr 2015 04:45:35 +0000Pelicans Come Away With Convincing 90-75 Win Over Visiting Phoenix SunsJason SaulCity Park officials believe a man who broke into a construction site and occupied a tree may be armed with at least two “incendiary devices,” and are calling on protesters to end their criminal activity. The Park says the man vandalized a security fence to enter a restricted construction zone, accompanied by three other masked individuals. “The discovery of these incendiary devices has caused us and local law enforcement great concern for the safety of our visitors and the park itself,” wrote City Park CEO Bob Becker in an emailed statement. “We will hold each person responsible for any illegal activity and pursue the personal repayment of all costs caused by them.” Protesters have been decrying the clearing of trees and brush in an area of City Park that once held a golf course, but was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina and floodwaters nearly 10 years ago. Prior to the storm, the Park had four golf courses. Much of the land previously used as golf courses has been turned over toCity Park Tree Occupier Said To Be Armed With Two 'Incendiary Devices'http://wwno.org/post/city-park-tree-occupier-said-be-armed-two-incendiary-devices
78061 as http://wwno.orgSun, 29 Mar 2015 04:31:51 +0000City Park Tree Occupier Said To Be Armed With Two 'Incendiary Devices'Jason SaulUPDATE: March 28, 11:31 p.m. The individual occupying the tree in a City Park construction area is believed to be in possession of two "incendiary devices." ----- UPDATE: March 28, 5:40 p.m. A group of protestors have gathered along the perimeter of a fence securing the clearing and construction area of a new City Park golf course, and some have passed through the barrier, according to protest organizers and social media posts. "We were tired of seeing the bulldozers knock down the trees," said a woman calling herself Laura Borealis. "We were having a second line out here (in the public area of the park) and decided to keep going." Borealis says she and a small group of protestors passed through the barrier and blocked a bulldozer for about 30 minutes, adjacent to an area of the park in which a man calling himself Beaux has settled into a tree with what appears to be a hammock and a store of food and water. "The fence was already conveniently knocked down," Borealis says," so we justTensions Flare Over New Orleans City Park Golf Coursehttp://wwno.org/post/tensions-flare-over-new-orleans-city-park-golf-course
78008 as http://wwno.orgFri, 27 Mar 2015 20:16:13 +0000Tensions Flare Over New Orleans City Park Golf CourseJason SaulNew Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu — backed by a crowd of politicians, police officials and business leaders — presented a new French Quarter security plan on Wednesday, March 25 on the steps of the 8th District police precinct on Royal Street. The city’s plan includes reassignment of task force and reserve officers to the 8th District (which encompasses the French Quarter, the Central Business District and a portion of the Marigny), as well as additional Louisiana State Police troopers, NOPD detail officers, and civilian quality-of-life officers. “The French Quarter is an important economic engine for the city, region and state, and we will all have to do our part to ensure that it is a healthy and vibrant neighborhood,” Landrieu was quoted as saying. “We all have skin in the game, so I am confident this will be successful. Additionally, ensuring the French Quarter and 8th District get resources from the Louisiana State Police also ensures that we can more adequately staff the rest ofMore Cops And A Smartphone App: New Orleans City Leaders Announce French Quarter Security Planhttp://wwno.org/post/more-cops-and-smartphone-app-new-orleans-city-leaders-announce-french-quarter-security-plan
77908 as http://wwno.orgWed, 25 Mar 2015 23:03:10 +0000More Cops And A Smartphone App: New Orleans City Leaders Announce French Quarter Security Plan